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that is, never permit an officious third party to 
interfere in the misunderstandings of two 
neighbors ; but always let them endeavor to 
settle them between themselves.” 
But what is to become of me ? ” asked 
young Robin, the cause of all this controversy ; 
“ whose child am I to be now ? ” 
Child, indeed,” quickly answered Mrs. 
Robin ; a pretty fellow you are, fully grown' 
and fledged, and as big as we, thanks to the 
kind care of our neighbors, the Browns : you 
must look out for yourself now. Of course 
we shall like to see you, and you must give us 
a call, now and then; but, really, my dear 
boy, you are a child no longer ; and it is time 
for you to assume the responsibilities of grown 
birds.” 
“ Yes,” added Mr. Brown, you are large 
enough to take care of yourself ; and we hope 
to see you before long with a family of your 
own ; and if we can assist you with our advice 
or otherwise, we shall be glad to ; in the mean 
time you must be neighborly, and we hope you 
will visit us as often, and regard us as friendly, 
